June 19th 2009

Joe revealed why he has been absent from group activities. He has missed lifting because of shopping for his trip to Appalachia Tennessee. On this trip, he will be building houses for poor people for a whole week. I don't know how much more this kid can give. He is relentless with helping others, I guess that is what makes him so spectacular. The reason he has been unable to participate in nightly group activities is because of the parents (at least in his words). He said that he has to take a few nights off because he had been out every night this Summer. He could have complained and gotten in more trouble, but Joe chose the high road and accepted his orders. After taking 2 days and 2 nights off, Joe came back strong on Friday night. Joe was invited to a party at a friends house. He could not come originally because nobody else was home, and he had to hold down the fort. If there is anyone you want to keep your house safe, it's Joe. The guy is lethal with a baseball bat, and can repel any criminal. He politely told the host that he would be late. Joe showed up around 9 o'clock after his parents got home. He got there wearing his black jacket that he is wearing in the picture on the right. Joe was in style. He was being very social and seemed like he was having a good time. He drank a Canada Dry ginger ale, and of course grabbed one for me as well. Joe and I grabbed the music and began to dance. we eventually made it to the woods, I do not know how. We came back up, and continued to socialize while dancing. Joe is a fantastic dancer. When the night was about to be over, the police showed up. Apparently there was a noise complaint from the music. When the police arrived, Joe did not have his shirt on (this is a given). Completely profiling by clothing the cops chose Joe to question. They told him to not even think about running away. Joe, of course, had absolutely nothing to run from, but easily could have escaped even then. The policemen decided that they were going to take his name, for no reason. Though he knew that all of this stuff was very unfair, and stupid, he did not complain. He stayed poised, and went on with his night, later being picked up by his sister. What unbelievable composure from Joe tonight.

JOE'S QUOTE OF THE DAY
When Joe was asked for his name while taking a walk with the cops, Joe had a witty and quick response by saying, "Joe Anderson."